Light showers dispel fog, help improve visibility in Amritsar

Residents heaved a sigh of relief as light showers this noon swept away the dense fog that had crippled life in the morning, restoring visibility and making the city stir back to life.

In the morning, a thick blanket of fog had enveloped the city, severely limiting visibility to just a few meters. The fog had disrupted trains, air traffic and daily life. The light showers in the evening brought a welcome respite.

Rail and road traffic were severely impacted, with commuters facing significant delays.

As per railway officials, the Intercity Express from Chandigarh to Amritsar was delayed by 1.07 hours. The scheduled time was 11.30 am but it arrived at 12.37 pm. Amrapali Express reached at 15.43 pm with a delay of 3.23 hours. Swarna Jayanti Shatabdi Express was also delayed by two hours.

“I couldn’t even see the building across the street. The fog was affecting business, and people were getting frustrated. This rain is a blessing,” said Narinder Singh, a resident.